12 Instagram Images of the Baha’i House of Worship in Battambang, Cambodia

The world’s first local Baha’i House of Worship in Battambang, Cambodia has just been inaugurated! Here are 12 spectacular Instagram images of it that make my heart sing!

Find out more about Baha’i Houses of Worship here, and for more information about this temple and its opening ceremonies, please visit the Baha’i World News Service. For example, here is a video of the highlights from the first day of its dedication, here is a video of the second day, and here is a story about the temple’s architecture.

 

New Baha’i House of Worship in Battambang, Cambodia⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Houseofworship #Cambodia #Battambang #Allreligionswelcome #Allarewelcome #Bahai #Bahaifaith #Bahais #igasia #igthai #igcambodia #igersthailand #temple #Bahaigardens

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‘O Lord, open Thou the door, provide the means, prepare the way, make safe the path…’ 😊🙏😊⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #cambodia #photographyislife #photographyisart #igthai #igersthai #igthailand #igersthailand #igasia #igseasia #explorethailand #bahais #bahai #explorecambodia #exploreasia #travelasia #cnx #cnxtrip #asiatravel #ig_siam #thailand_ig #wow_thailand #igth #thai_ig #amzthld #thailife #ig_chiang_mai #chiangmaitrip #icu_thailand #chiangraitrip

A post shared by Nabil Durand | นาบีล (@nabildurand) on Aug 30, 2017 at 7:25pm PDT

 

“A new dawn is breaking” : House of Worship inaugurated in Cambodia by 2500 participants.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bahai #bahais #bahaifaith #bahaitemple #houseofworship #bahaigardens ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ photo credit: @nabildurand⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀

A post shared by Bahai World (@bahai.world) on Sep 1, 2017 at 5:55pm PDT

 

Beautiful Cambodia⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀ #cambodia #photographyislife #photographyisart #igthai #igersthai #igthailand #igersthailand #igasia #igseasia #explorethailand #bahais #bahai #explorecambodia #exploreasia #travelasia #cnx #cnxtrip #asiatravel #ig_siam #thailand_ig #wow_thailand #igth #thai_ig #amzthld #thailife #ig_chiang_mai #chiangmaitrip #icu_thailand #chiangraitrip

A post shared by Nabil Durand | นาบีล (@nabildurand) on Aug 30, 2017 at 8:04am PDT

 

The Baha’i teachings have a grand, unique vision for the entire world. That vision involves the unity of the planet, the oneness of the races and the harmony of all religions. It also involves, for the first time in human history, the construction of Houses of Worship that welcome everyone in every locality. . . . #bahai#temple#bahaitemple #BATTAMBANG #Cambodia #fromiran #iran #tehran #shiraz #shirazi #isfahan #esfahan #karaj #qazvin #Mazandaran #worldpeace #igbattambang #igcambodia #bahaifaith #weareone #mashhad #imamzaman #photography #architecturelovers #promisedone #kingofglory #architecture #opening #openingceremony

A post shared by Baha’i (@bahaitemples) on Sep 2, 2017 at 1:38pm PDT

 

#bahai#temple#bahaitemple #BATTAMBANG #Cambodia #fromiran#iran#tehran#shiraz#shirazi#isfahan#esfahan #karaj#qazvin#Mazandaran#worldpeace #bahaifaith#we#are#winning#mashhad #imamzaman #promisedone#king#of#glory#kingofglory#architecture #opening

A post shared by Baha’i (@bahaitemples) on Sep 1, 2017 at 1:47pm PDT

 

#bahai#temple#bahaitemple #BATTAMBANG #Cambodia #fromiran#iran#tehran#shiraz#shirazi#isfahan#esfahan #karaj#qazvin#Mazandaran#worldpeace #bahaifaith#we#are#winning#mashhad #imamzaman #promisedone#king#of#glory#kingofglory#

A post shared by Baha’i (@bahaitemples) on Sep 1, 2017 at 7:16am PDT

 

Baha’i temples have nine sides which symbolizes the fact that everyone is welcome to come in and pray, regardless of what religious direction they come from. Photos from Baha’i World News Service taken during the dedication ceremony of the first Local Baha’i House of Worship in Battambang on Friday 1st September 2017. . . #bahai #battambang #cambodia #temple #meditation #spirituality #coulsdon #surrey #unity #igbattambang #igcambodia #religioussymbols #religion #religiousart #iran

A post shared by @chipsteadbahai on Sep 2, 2017 at 2:23pm PDT

 

Can’t get enough!! #temple #bahai #battambang #cambodia

A post shared by Al Cadena (@alyosha19) on Sep 1, 2017 at 5:35pm PDT

 

Baha’i House of Worship in Battambang, Cambodia 🏯💕 “I have wakened in Thy shelter, O my God, and it becometh him that seeketh that shelter to abide within the Sanctuary of Thy protection and the Stronghold of Thy defense. Illumine my inner being, O my Lord, with the splendors of the Dayspring of Thy Revelation, even as Thou didst illumine my outer being with the morning light of Thy favor.” (Baha’u’llah, Baha’i Prayers, p. 116) #houseofworship #battambang #cambodia #bahai #bahaifaith #prayer #temple #bahaitemple

A post shared by Sunil Ong (@suojm) on Sep 1, 2017 at 9:59am PDT

 

Verily I am Thy servant, O my God, and Thy poor one and Thy suppliant and Thy wretched creature. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have arrived at Thy gate, seeking Thy shelter. I have found no contentment save in Thy love, no exultation except in Thy remembrance, no eagerness but in obedience to Thee, no joy save in Thy nearness, and no tranquillity except in reunion with Thee, notwithstanding that I am conscious that all created things are debarred from Thy sublime Essence and the entire creation is denied access to Thine inmost Being. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whenever I attempt to approach Thee, I perceive nothing in myself but the tokens of Thy grace and behold naught in my being but the revelations of Thy loving-kindness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How can one who is but Thy creature seek reunion with Thee and attain unto Thy presence, whereas no created thing can ever be associated with Thee, nor can aught comprehend Thee? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How is it possible for a lowly servant to recognize Thee and to extol Thy praise, notwithstanding that Thou hast destined for him the revelations of Thy dominion and the wondrous testimonies of Thy sovereignty? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thus every created thing beareth witness that it is debarred from the sanctuary of Thy presence by reason of the limitations imposed upon its inner reality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It is undisputed, however, that the influence of Thine attraction hath everlastingly been inherent in the realities of Thy handiwork, although that which beseemeth the hallowed court of Thy providence is exalted beyond the attainment of the entire creation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This indicateth, O my God, my utter powerlessness to praise Thee and revealeth my utmost impotence in yielding thanks unto Thee; and how much more to attain the recognition of Thy divine unity or to succeed in reaching the clear tokens of Thy praise, Thy sanctity and Thy glory. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Nay, by Thy might, I yearn for naught but Thine Own Self and seek no one other than Thee. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Báb ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Bahai #Bahais #Bahaitemple #Bahaigardens #Bahaifaith #Bahai #bahaiwritings #bahaiquotes

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In her innermost heart, Sonjel is a stay-at-home parent and a bookworm with a maxed out library card but professionally she is a museologist with a background in English Literature. She currently lives on Prince Edward Island, an isle in the shape of a smile on the eastern Canadian coast. Sonjel is a writer who loves to listen to jazz when she's driving at night.